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After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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egotist
gigantic
scamper
pathos
Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."
2
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72%
Answer Correctly
authoritarian
ploy
aerate
dreary
Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
3
The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66%
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blame
periodic
rhapsody
meticulous
Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."
4
Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43%
Answer Correctly
discern
fidelity
insinuate
waffle
Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."
5
Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81%
Answer Correctly
gruff
heinous
urge
belated
Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."